Homosexuality in Islam: Critical Reflection on Gay, Lesbian, and Transgender Muslims
by Scott Siraj al-Haqq Kugle
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Product Code: 1331321509
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Number of Pages: 443
Binding: Paper Back
Publisher: Oneworld Publications
Edition: New, 2010
ISSN: 9781851687015
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Summary: Many Islamic authorities claim that homosexuality is categorically forbidden, but the reality is much less clear-cut. There are no verses in the Qur'an that unambiguously condemn homosexuals, and there are some that suggest they can be tolerated in Muslim communities. In addition, reports from Hadith that condemn homosexual and transgender persons are of dubious authenticity. This pioneering work is the first to tackle this complex and controversial issue from a religious perspective. Scott Kugle critically engages with scripture, law, and tradition to examine the foundations for prevailing attitudes towards homosexuality in Islam. Arguing that Muslims can reconcile themselves with the inevitable diversity in society without compromising their principles, Kugle makes a forceful case for a renewed Islam that accepts all followers, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.